Camera catches Overland Park bank robber in the act, police searching

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Police are searching for a man they say robbed a bank in Kansas on Wednesday, July 31.

The robbery took place at the First Federal Bank of Kansas City at 8629 Metcalf Ave. at 10:50 a.m., according to the FBI. The robber gave the teller a demand note, and when he received the money, he put it in a clear, plastic accordion folder.

A security camera pointed at the teller counter shows the man officials say is the suspect.

Photo from the FBI

The FBI said the robber is a white male about 40 years old. He was wearing a dark red quarter button long sleeved shirt, long shorts and dark shoes with white soles.

The man ran from the bank on foot. It’s unclear how much money was taken.